@ReignOfApril 1) Started a blog #nervesofsteel and was published about my DV situation @romper
2) Filed a couple DIR against spouse making my voice heard.
3) Served him with divorce papers
4) saw success in my field after I never gave up and kept applying...
#2017success
One day I'll talk about this more, but I had gotten a full rejection that implied a good chunk of my book flat out didn't work. I was with my friend and told her that this book was probably getting shelved.
Hours later I got the email that led to my offer.
Don't give up.
Going to family center today to see what options I have for restraining order or requiring NARC to go to counseling or if moving possible... so many questions (and frustrations)
Things have gotten so so real this week... cops called and said someone had to leave after NARC threatened to kick my friend’s ass if she entered Monday night. She was coming to watch the kids so they wouldn’t have to go to court. They are not allowed, but...
My attorney said I might not have enough for a restraining (no bruises, not threaten to kill) - also with order he wouldn’t be required to pay expenses... but I can’t yet afford to live on my own with kids...so... feels a little like I’m stuck.
I got a breakdown of the treatment my kids have been receiving and that’s what it is... teaching calming techniques. I feel as if it is the only thing that got them through this year with the divorce started. They are on a journey, but therapy helped. They are 4 and 6. https://t.co/ESfmDUenQx
I had a therapist who charged me pennies years ago. Her advice then was “get out... he’s not going to change. What’s your exit plan?” In some respects I can’t believe I’m still exiting. But having the access to talk to her for the time we had was invaluable. https://t.co/H8kYa8Ahma
Dealing with this in my home and then hearing it on the news is absolutely too much to bear. To have both a verbally abusive and manipulative husband and government is the most depressive feeling. https://t.co/xxNhebbnCS
So frustrating! Tonight he told me that with the way I talk to him, the aggression I send his way, my teeth would be knocked out of my mouth if we were in another country. .... Real Subtle.... 😳... I can’t even begin.